Ethan Barnard
Greenwood Village,CO
Summary
Dynamic youth sports coach with a focus on skill development and teamwork. Proven ability to lead structured programming and engage athletes while maintaining safety and organization. Builds lasting relationships with parents and staff, enhancing the overall experience and success of youth sports initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Sports Coach (Hockey Focus)
Amazing Athletes/ TGA Colorado
01.2026 - Current
- Organize and lead youth hockey programming, balancing instruction, group management, scheduling needs, and participant engagement.
- Deliver structured coaching sessions focused on skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive player experience.
- Build strong relationships with athletes, parents, and program staff through clear communication, professionalism, and consistent leadership.
- Adjust coaching approaches for different age groups and skill levels, supporting both player development and program success.
- Contribute to a welcoming and well-run sports environment by maintaining safety standards, organization, and dependable program support.
- Assisted in the transportation of equipment between schools and coaching staff, ensuring all locations are prepped for daily instruction.
Youth Development Program Team Member
Colorado Avalanche
Denver, CO
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Facilitated hockey instruction for the Avs Mini Mites youth hockey program.
- Prepared youth teams/players for Mini Mites intermission activities during Avalanche games.
- Served as sales associate during hockey gear sales.
Volunteer Goalie Coach
Avs Mini Mites Coaching
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Coached youth goalies (10 and under) the fundamentals of ice hockey including goalie positioning and footwork/edgework.
- Emphasis was on having fun while developing their skills and love for the game.
Sporting Goods Retail Sales Associate (Goalie Specialist)
Monkey Sports
Greenwood Village, CO
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided personalized recommendations to ensure each customer found the perfect gear tailored to their playing style which resulted in first-time buyers becoming loyal customers.
- Maximized sales opportunities by addressing customer inquiries and providing tailored merchandise suggestions that aligned with athletes' needs.
- Executed department opening and closing procedures while ensuring cleanliness and organization of retail store.
Education
Sports Business Management -
University of Colorado - Denver
05-2028
Diploma -
Cherry Creek High School
Greenwood Village05-2023
Skills
- Team leadership
- Hockey equipment fitting (goalie specialist)
- Customer relationship management
- Customer service and relationship building
- Time management
- Sports program management
- Athlete performance assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Dependable, detail-oriented, professional
- Youth engagement strategies
- Sports analytics tools
- Teamwork skills
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Youth Sports Coach (Hockey Focus)
Amazing Athletes/ TGA Colorado
01.2026 - Current
Youth Development Program Team Member
Colorado Avalanche
06.2025 - 12.2025
Volunteer Goalie Coach
Avs Mini Mites Coaching
03.2023 - 08.2023
Sporting Goods Retail Sales Associate (Goalie Specialist)
Monkey Sports
12.2021 - 03.2023
Sports Business Management -
University of Colorado - Denver
Diploma -
Cherry Creek High School